Toronto among cities launched on Google's new Immersive View feature

Toronto is among Five Canadian cities that are now viewable on Google Immersive View, a new feature that gives users a lifelike, multi-dimensional view of cities they want to explore through Google Maps.

Launched last year in cities including Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Berlin, the feature is now available in Montreal, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Edmonton.

Immersive View, which uses AI to fuse billions of Street View and aerial images together, aims to help Canadians experience different places and locations virtually.

With Immersive View, you can experience cities before you arrive. Wander the streets of Old Montreal, or maybe a virtual flight over Toronto's CN Tower.

Try scrolling through time to see the temperature, how crowded an area is going to be, and what the city looks like as the sun sets.

Or take a stroll through Calgary’s bustling downtown core and Edmonton's picturesque river valley.

How to check it out:

• Open Google Maps on your device.
• Search for a landmark or place of interest in one of the five cities now offering Immersive View.
• Look for the Immersive View preview in the search results.
• Tap the preview to launch the experience.